Call for Proposals NOW OPEN
SAIGE 2023 Virtual Conference
October 2023
Submissions are due by March 27, 2023
Online submission portal: tinyurl.com/SAIGE2023
We live in a vast, diverse, and growing global community. The over 8 billion people who comprise our planet’s population represent various races, ethnicities, cultures, belief systems, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, sexual and gender identities, and the list could continue. Strong considerations should be given to our diverse global community due to the increased focus on globalization within counseling, supervision, and counselor education. Through technology and other various means, our immense world is becoming more interconnected and counselors need to learn how to work across and within those cultural differences.
Therefore, Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities (SAIGE), a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA), is proud to announce the theme of its 2023 virtual conference: Transforming Global LGBTGEQIAP+ Mental Health. The SAIGE 2023 conference seeks to bring awareness to our global community in order to expand our own professional considerations and competency. We hope to develop our members’ awareness of attitudes and beliefs, as well as sharpen knowledge, skills, and actions to improve quality of counseling, services, and education that is provided to our clients, supervisees, and students.
As you consider topics to present, we hope you think creatively and interactively. Proposals that include interactive elements – inviting participant dialogue, modeling strategies, examining topics relevant to the conference theme, encouraging critical inquiry, demonstrating informed action, and emphasizing interdisciplinary integration – are encouraged! Presenters are also encouraged to go beyond basic LGBTGEQIAP+ knowledge, if applicable, to provide advanced content to conference attendees.
When considering your submission, please note that while all submissions should relate to the LGBTGEQIAP+ community, preference will be given to presentations related to multiculturalism, diversity, and globalization. As this is a virtual conference, presenters should consider several factors when deciding whether to submit a proposal:
- Basic technology competency
- Access to reliable means to record their presentation
- All proposed sessions will be considered to be a 50-Minute Education Session
- If accepted, recorded presentations will be due by July 31, 2023
Presentation proposals can be submitted at: tinyurl.com/SAIGE2023. Specific questions or inquiries should be directed to Dr. Suzy Wise at [email protected] or Dr. Rob McKinney at [email protected]. On behalf of the SAIGE 2023 Conference Committee, we look forward to receiving your presentation proposal!
Our 2022 Conference was a huge Success! Thank you to all who joined, both in-person and virtually! Here are some photos from the conference:
After the trials and troubles of the past few years, the SAIGE 2022 Conference is more than just a conference, it is our hope that it can serve as a homecoming of sorts for counselors, students, and educators, both in the communities and allies of the communities. We desire to remember and honor those who have gotten us here and to reaffirm our commitment to each other, our clients, our students and supervisees, and the communities that we serve. We see you, we hear you, and we will continue to work until we all have a place, not just at the table, but in the leadership.
To register for our pre-recorded educational sessions (through 10/31/22): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-saige-conference-lgbtqgeiap-inclusivity-in-leadership-mentorship-tickets-448129085157
Thank you to our sponsors!
Conference Registration
Hotel Information & Registration
SAIGE 2022 Conference, October 20-22, 2022, Hilton Hotel Chicago/Northbrook. The pre-conference workshops will be held on October 20th, and the Conference Sessions will be held October 21st and 22nd.
Theme: LGBTGEIAP+ Inclusivity in Leadership and Mentorship
After the trials and troubles of the past few years, the SAIGE 2022 Conference is more than just a conference, it is our hope that it can serve as a homecoming of sorts for counselors, students, educators, both in the communities and allies of the communities. We desire to remember and honor those who have gotten us here and to reaffirm our commitment to each other, our clients, our students and supervisees, and the communities that we serve. We see you, we hear you, and we will continue to work until we all have a place, not just at the table, but in the leadership.
Our October 2021 Virtual Conference, Beyond the Basics, was a huge success! Thank you to all those involved for your support, advocacy, and for advancing topics for LGBTGEQIAP+ children, adolescents, and families!
Previous Conferences
Take a look at the locations and pictures for our previous conferences!